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Royal family massacre 'was an accident'

The shooting massacre of eight members of Nepal’s royal family was an "accident", the country’s acting king claimed today.

Sun, 03 Jun, 2001

Prime minister blames 'accidental' gunfire in Nepal massacre

The massacre of eight members of Nepal's royal family was down to "accidental" automatic weapon fire, it has been claimed.

Sun, 03 Jun, 2001